The researchers found that using a bacterial strain called Bacillus sp. P3 can help break down corn stover, a type of plant material, making it easier to turn into biofuel. The bacteria produce enzymes that remove hemicellulose from the corn stover, increasing the amount of sugar that can be extracted. After 20 days of treatment, the amount of sugar released from the corn stover increased by 56% compared to untreated corn stover. This method shows promise for improving the process of making bioenergy from plant materials.